Travel Japan Following the Stars: Five Best Stargazing Spots

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

Traveling in Japan and focusing only on the daytime scenery would be a pity. At night, look up at the brilliant starry sky — in the face of such a romantic scene, all worries seem to fade away. Here are five of the most beautiful stargazing spots, like scenes from a romance drama. Don’t forget to enjoy this most stunning natural scenery on your next trip to Japan!

● Gunma Prefecture | Lake Chuzenji – Senjogahara

Senjogahara, located in Nikko National Park at an altitude of about 1,400 meters, is one of the most beautiful parts of the park. Surrounded by alpine and wetland plants, its naturally beautiful landscape attracts many visitors. At night, standing in the vast expanse of Senjogahara and taking in the beauty of nature and the vast starry sky is truly refreshing.

● Nara Prefecture | Yoshino-Kumano National Park – Odaigahara

Odaigahara is a mountain that connects Nara and Mie prefectures and is known as one of Japan’s hidden gems. Here you can admire the vast and spectacular beauty of primeval forests. Gazing at the star-filled sky in the mountains at night offers a sense of being in a world apart.

● Chiba Prefecture | Kujukuri

Kujukuri is a 66-kilometer-long coastline along the Pacific Ocean, featuring no reefs and is a very popular beach destination in summer. It takes only about two hours from Tokyo Station to get here, where you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches and play in the waves. At night, lie on the sand, feel the sea breeze, and gaze at the starry sky to soothe the fatigue of the day.